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veja v 10 leather extra white camel Veja is a sneaker that just screams “exciting”. With crazy good looks and great utility to boot, the Dekkan has become a favorite of many for everyday use. It is beyond awesome that a sneaker can do all of that while using a selection of various recycled materials. Overall, the Veja Dekkan ultimately shows what a well-designed vegan sneaker looks like.

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  • Comfort right off the box
  • Responsive sole
  • Good traction
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  • Sustainably-sourced

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  • Not for narrow feet
  • Pricey

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The Veja Dekkan is perfect for those who:

  • Want an everyday shoe with lots of flair
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If you want a stylish Veja sneaker that doesn’t squeak and fits your wide feet, check out the Veja V-10. You can also look at the Veja Esplar for an elegant sneaker at a more reasonable price point.

VEJA V-logo sneakers Orange | The Veja Dekkan: Unquestionably refined aesthetics

Those who have bought and worn the shoe give a resounding amount of approval to the Veja Dekkan’s “very stylish” look. Between “cool”, “cute”, and “gorgeous”, reviewers couldn’t stop giving praise to the sneaker’s aesthetics. One, in particular, really loved the Veja Dekkan’s design and singled it out as “probably the most attractive sneaker [they] have seen”. Another mentioned that “unlike other cross trainers, they are happy to wear them casually too”.

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The purple and brown colorway is what got one wearer to buy the shoe, “because it’s different from what you normally see”.

Having the Veja Dekkan on is something that soles Stars for

Wearers loved the comfort and responsiveness of the sneaker. One has used it to walk a lot of miles and commented that “they feel great”, experiencing no blisters or pain with it on. Another had initially bought the Dekkan for a weekend away, but the comfort they experienced with the sneakers converted them to use it for everyday wear.

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These sneakers are comfortable right off the box, with a wearer commenting that they “felt comfortable like the shoes had already been broken in the first time [they] wore them”.

Great for the outdoors

Something that surprised testers of the shoe is its traction. One described the outsole as “superior to [their] Nikes, Brooks, and Asics”. In practice, they found that the sneaker had “good traction for most surfaces”, working great on ice and snow.

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Besides the good traction, a nameless buyer has commented that the sneaker kept their feet “warm and dry” in the colder months. They liked it so much that they “haven’t taken them off this winter”, describing their experience with the shoe as dreamy.

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Sustainability at its finest

Fans of the Veja Dekkan find that it being a sustainably-sourced sneaker is a big plus. One described the fact that the shoe “is made from sustainable materials no animal products used” as “super”.

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The Veja Dekkan makes a squeaking sound

More than a few reviewers disliked the squeaking sound of the Veja Dekkan. One tried to wear the squeakiness through but has found that it “still does after 2+ months of everyday use”.

The Veja Dekkan has a narrow fit

Those who have worn the shoe mentioned that they found the fit of the front of the shoe to be too narrow. A few recommended buying it “at least one size larger”.

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Priced premium

These sneakers come at a higher price point with an initial-release price of $185, even higher than the average Veja sneaker price of $145. The high price point has led a reviewer to be unable to “justify buying at full price”, calling the shoe “subjectively overpriced”.